A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6638566 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 48160728 epoch_slot_no: 35928 block_no: 6638389 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 1261 time: 2021-12-17 07:43:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4749a3a9e6c922ce61104fc9f841028ebe5a12f8cbd36d6a1835e69d5ba5360Block Operator
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